Let There Be Light

We received word today that the manufacturer was able to crank out 56 of the 60 low-ceiling light fixtures we ordered and they were shipped to us for arrival at the end of next week. We will just make it under the wire (no pun intended). Who knows when the other four will arrive, but somehow we will manage.

Bathroom hardware was installed today, as well as handles on the doors. The vinyl cove is being installed in all of the various rooms - bath, office, service, etc. Patio pavers are about half way finished.

Pam ordered our Talkswitch phone system - actually she won it on eBay.

Next week the electrical contractor will begin installing the high-ceiling lights which will arrive Monday. Also the CCTV security camera system and sound system should start installation towards the end of next week.





We finally made a decision on the automated paint tinter machines today. We have been looking at two different manufacturers - Fluid Management and CPS Corob. All along we've (really just me) wanted the FM machines, but Corob had better pricing. Every time FM came up with a better deal, Corob threw in something else to bring their package price down. Today we worked a deal with FM to buy the machines that they will have in their booth at the Ace Convention in Vegas in March. By selling us those machines, they are able to bring our total cost in line with what Corob was offering.

Most Ace stores use only one, if any, automated tinters. Dinosaurs! We think it is important to be fully automated to show we are serious about the paint biz. One more major purchase ticked off the list ($20,000!)